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Explore Alaska by cruise, tour, air and rail! (Vancouver roundtrip, Aug 2023)

Explore Alaska by Cruise & Rail
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    14 nights
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Begin your holiday with a 7-night cruise of Alaska's Inside Passage. Immerse yourself in magnificent Denali with a three night stay, enjoy an included Tundra Wilderness Tour, relive Klondike Gold Rush history in Yukon's Dawson City, and so much more.

Then to top off this adventure enjoy a magical 6 day land & rail tour through Alaska and Yukon. Explore the beauty of Denali with a two night stay and an included Tundra Wilderness Tour. Unwind in our own Denali Square. Relive Klondike Gold Rush history in Yukon's Dawson City.

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Your itinerary at a glance

Inclusions/Exclusions

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Your Package includes:

  • 7 nights of cruising onboard the Nieuw Amsterdam
  • Cruise-Train journey from Whittier to Anchorage
  • 2 nights' accommodation in Anchorage, Alaska
  • McKinley Explorer Rail Journey
  • Journey host for the land itinerary
  • Tundra Wilderness Tour into Denali National Park
  • 2​ nights' accommodation McKinley Chalet Resort
  • 2 nights' accommodation in Dawson, Yukon
  • 1​ nights' accommodation Vancouver
  • All meals onboard the cruise ship
  • Internal flights

Want to extend your time in Canada, or cap it off with a trip on the Rocky Mountaineer? Call 1300 414 198 (for the cost of a local call anywhere within Australia) for a friendly chat about your travel plans.

Itinerary

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Aug 27, 2023 - Ship departs Vancouver at 4:30pm. A transfer from the airport to the port is included.

Aug 28, 2023 - Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage

Aug 29, 2023 - Explore the uniquely Alaskan port, Ketchikan, famous for its rich native culture, salmon fishing, and scenic Misty Fjords.

Aug 30, 2023 - Enjoy a full day of exploring Alaska's capital, Juneau.

Aug 31, 2023 - Step back to the days of the last great gold rush in Skagway, Alaska.

Sep 1, 2023 - Cruise the ice-studded fjords of Glacier Bay for a full eight hours as a Park Service Ranger narrates.

Sep 2, 2023 - Enjoy a leisurely day highlighted by evening cruising through picturesque College Fjord.

Sep 3, 2023 - Disembark in Whittier and enjoy a scenic rail journey along Turnagain Arm aboard the cruise-train en route to Anchorage where you will meet your Journey Host.

Sep 4, 2023 - Explore on your own or take optional excursions with an entire free day in Anchorage. Don't miss the chance to ride the Anchorage Trolley or immerse yourself in Alaskan tribal culture at the Native Heritage Center.

Sep 5, 2023 - Board the luxurious domed rail cars of the McKinley Explorer to Denali for a two night stay at this magnificent national treasure. Don't miss the chance to visit Denali Square and immerse yourself in the Denali experience.

Sep 6, 2023 - Today features the unforgettable Tundra Wilderness Tour. This 5 - 6 hour, fully narrated sightseeing excursion takes you into the heart of Denali National Park. In 2022 and 2023, the tour will go to mile 43 because of road construction but will continue to offer the best opportunity to view Denali’s iconic wildlife and North America’s tallest peak. (snack included) This evening will be a group event given by your Journey Host.

Sep 7, 2023 - Today you'll head to Fairbanks, Alaska's Golden Heart City. After a step back in time aboard the sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery (lunch included), board a short flight bound for colourful Dawson City, Yukon.

Sep 8, 2023 - Explore on your own or take optional excursions with an entire free day in Dawson. Don't miss the chance to visit Diamond Tooth Gertie's or immerse yourself in Klondike Gold Rush history on a Gold Fields tour.

Sep 9, 2023 - Today you'll bid farewell to your Journey Host and fly to Vancouver on Yukon's own Air North to overnight at the luxurious Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel.

Sep 10, 2023 - Your Land + Sea Journey concludes this morning in Vancouver.

Dates and Prices

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Depart Vancouver 27 August 2023.

  • Inside Stateroom from AUD$4,718 per person twin share
  • Oceanview Stateroom from AUD$5,698 per person twin share
  • Verandah Stateroom from AUD$5,598 per person twin share
  • Suites from AUD$7,118 per person twin share

Advertised fares are available until allocation is exhausted and prices may fluctuate during the campaign period without notice.

Accommodation

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Nieuw Amsterdam
Inside

Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms.

Ocean View

These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view.

Verandah

Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage shower-heads.

Signature Suite

These large, comfortable suites feature a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and one murphy bed for one person. The bathroom includes a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, and an additional shower stall.

FAQs

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LAND+SEA JOURNEYS LUGGAGE PROGRAM

All Holland America Line Land+Sea Journeys include a convenient luggage handling service at all your destinations. You will have access to all of your luggage during the cruise portion of your vacation. However access to your luggage will be limited during the land portion of your vacation

How to Pack for Your Land+Sea Journey:

Land+Sea Journeys cover great distances and involve various arrivals and departures. Packing light and minimising bags needed on land will help you get the most out of our luggage transportation services. The best way to be comfortable and avoid hassles is to choose casual, comfortable clothing you will be able to wear all day.

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